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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.76, 1,746.74 and 706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.76, 1,746.74 and 706.22 is: 974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.76 : 1,746.74 = 706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.76/1,746.74 = 706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.76x = 1,746.74 × 706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.76x = 1,233,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,570.46/1,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.57

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